Teacher of Science

Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Start Date: After October Half Term

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term / Permanent

Salary: £31,650 – £43,607 per annum (Main Pay Scale, Fringe / Bedfordshire weighting)

Subject Focus: Science (KS3 & KS4 / GCSE Combined & Triple Science, KS5 optional)

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Science to join a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking secondary school based in Dunstable, starting after the October half-term break.

Grounded in core values of CARE (Co-operation, Aspiration, Respect, and Endeavour), the school is dedicated to nurturing curiosity and equipping students with the scientific knowledge, reasoning, and practical skills needed for life in an increasingly technological world. Supported by well-resourced laboratories and a collaborative science department, this is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher to inspire students across key stages to question, investigate, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Science across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE Combined and Triple Science across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).

• Deliver A-Level Science teaching within your specialism (optional, depending on experience).

• Plan and deliver engaging, practical, and well-structured lessons that develop pupils' scientific enquiry and problem-solving skills.

• Adapt teaching strategies to ensure all pupils—including those with SEND or EAL—are supported and challenged effectively.

• Prepare Key Stage 4 pupils thoroughly for GCSE examinations and practical assessments.

• Maintain a calm, positive, and high-expectation classroom environment built on mutual respect and active participation.

• Work collaboratively with departmental colleagues and lab technicians to continuously develop the science curriculum.

Commutable From: Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Houghton Regis, Bedford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Harpenden, Milton Keynes, Flitwick

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.

• A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a closely related STEM discipline.

• Proven experience teaching Science across KS3 and KS4 within a UK secondary school.

• Strong classroom management skills and a practical, engaging approach to scientific enquiry.

• High aspirations for pupil attainment and a commitment to inclusive education.

• Right to work in the UK with an enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo standard safeguarding checks).

Why Work with Choice Teachers?

Choice Teachers is an established education recruitment agency placing teachers and support staff across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. As an approved supplier on the GCA (Government Commercial Agency) Supply Teachers & Education Recruitment Framework (RM6376), we offer fully compliant, vetted, and transparent recruitment solutions.

Benefits include:

• Competitive rates of pay with transparent framework-compliant pricing.

• Access to local teaching opportunities across Bedfordshire and the Home Counties.

• High standards of compliance, safeguarding, and DfE-aligned candidate vetting.

• Clear temp-to-perm pathways for long-term placement roles.

• A dedicated recruitment consultant who understands your subject specialism.

How to Apply

If you are an enthusiastic Science Teacher looking for an exciting new role in Dunstable from after October half term, click Apply Now or contact Dan at Choice Teachers.

Contact information

Dan Humphrey